SB Nation DC - NFL Playoff Picture: Packers' Win Means Giants' Victory Over Redskins Doesn't Matterhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48897/dc-fave.png2011-01-02T23:50:03-05:00http://dc.sbnation.com/rss/stream/16640652011-01-02T23:50:03-05:002011-01-02T23:50:03-05:00NFL Playoff Schedule: Wild Card Weekend Matchups Set
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<p>At the end of the day, the Washington Redskins did nothing to affect the NFL playoff picture. They lost to the New York Giants 17-14 in a game that ultimately meant nothing because the Green Bay Packers defeated the Chicago Bears just a few minutes earlier. The Redskins' highly anticipated season therefore ended in irrelevancy.</p>
<p>In other news, the NFL playoff schedule for the next two weekends has been set.<a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2011/1/2/1910313/nfl-playoffs-schedule-bracket-matchups-2011"> Via SBNation.com</a>, here are the matchups and times.</p>
<p><b>Saturday January 8:</b></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">New Orleans Saints at Seattle Seahawks: 4:30 p.m., NBC</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">New York Jets at Indianapolis Colts: 8:00 p.m., NBC</span></li>
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<div><b>Sunday January 9:</b></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs: 1:00 p.m., CBS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles: 4:30 p.m., FOX</span></li>
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<div><b>Saturday January 15:</b></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Colts/Ravens/Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers: 4:30 p.m., CBS</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Seahawks/Saints/Packers at Atlanta Falcons: 8:00 p.m., FOX</span></li>
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<div><b>Sunday January 16:</b></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Eagles/Seahawks/Saints at Chicago Bears: 4:30 p.m., FOX</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">Jets/Chiefs/Ravens at New England Patriots: 8:00 p.m., CBS</span></li>
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https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2011/1/2/1910338/nfl-playoff-schedule-seahawks-saints-chiefs-ravens-jets-colts-packers-eaglesMike Prada2011-01-02T19:13:07-05:002011-01-02T19:13:07-05:00NFL Playoffs: With Packers Win, Result Of Redskins-Giants Game Doesn't Matter
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Washington Redskins</a> thought that they would have a chance to knock their division rivals the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a> out of the NFL playoff picture. Even though the game isn't over yet, the Giants have already been eliminated.</p>
<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> put together a masterful defensive display to beat the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> 10-3 and solidify their spot as the second wild card team in the NFC. <span>Aaron Rodgers</span>' second half touchdown pass to <span>Donald Lee</span> turned out to be the game-winner in this low-scoring contest between two proven defenses who could meet again in the postseason.</p>
<p>When the final score of the Chicago-Green Bay game was posted on the scoreboard at FedEx Field, the Redskins fans made sure that the Giants knew that their season was over. "Green Bay won! Green Bay won!" was the chant from the stands.</p>
<p>Yes, Green Bay won. And with their win, the Packers earned a flight to Philadelphia to face the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/">Eagles</a> in the first round.</p>
<p>Elsewhere, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.stampedeblue.com/">Indianapolis Colts</a> will also be heading to the playoffs thanks to a final second field goal by <span>Adam Vinatieri</span>.</p>
https://dc.sbnation.com/washington-redskins/2011/1/2/1909784/nfl-playoffs-with-packers-win-result-of-redskins-giants-game-doesntMartin Shatzer2010-12-28T10:15:39-05:002010-12-28T10:15:39-05:00NFL Playoff Scenarios: Washington Redskins Can Knock Out New York Giants With Win
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<p>At 6-9, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Washington Redskins</a> have no chance to make the NFL Playoffs. They can, however, dramatically affect who does in their final game next week. The Redskins face the 9-6 <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bigblueview.com/">New York Giants</a>, and have a great chance to spoil a rival's playoff hopes.</p>
<p>If the Redskins defeat the Giants, the Giants will officially be eliminated from playoff contention no matter what happens in other games. Currently, the Giants are tied with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsnation.com/">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a> for the final playoff spot in the NFC. However, thanks to last week's 45-17 loss to the Packers in Green Bay, the Giants are behind them in the pecking order and must win to have a chance. They are ahead of Tampa Bay, though.</p>
<p>Essentially, the Giants' situation is pretty clear. They must defeat the Redskins, which would move them to 10-6 on the season. They then must hope that the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> beat the Green Bay Packers in Lambeau Field, which would drop Green Bay to 9-7. Both games will take place at 4:15 next week. Even if Tampa Bay defeats New Orleans in New Orleans next week to move to 10-6, the Giants would be ahead of them. Bottom line: the Giants need to win and have some things go their way.</p>
<p>So, to review, here are the possible scenarios.</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">IF Green Bay defeats Chicago, the Packers are in the playoffs and the Giants and Buccaneers are out.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">IF Green Bay loses to Chicago: the Giants are in the playoffs if they defeat the Redskins. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">IF both the Packers and Giants lose, the Buccaneers are in with a win over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.canalstreetchronicles.com/">Saints</a>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 12px;">IF all three teams lose, the Packers are in due to a tiebreaker. </span></li>
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<div>The Redskins' reality is that they can spoil the Giants' hopes with an upset win. That has to be nice motivation for them.</div>
https://dc.sbnation.com/2010/12/28/2327059/nfl-playoff-scenarios-washington-redskins-can-knock-out-new-yorkMike Prada